Newly Qualified Accountant - General Practice

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Burnley is seeking a Newly Qualified Accountant to manage client portfolios and support a team. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and experience in General Practice. This full-time role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday increasing with service

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts from retailers

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification required.
• Experience in General Practice is essential.
• Ability to travel to client premises.

Responsibilities

• Support management of clients' financial statements.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Organisational and administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

Newly Qualified Accountant - General Practice

Half-Day Fridays, Full-Time Career Growth. With continual development and clear opportunities to progress, this is your chance to grow with a business that invests in you. Enjoy a 1pm Friday finish every week while building your career in a growing, ambitious firm. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of client accounts, guide a supportive team, and play a key role in delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of account clients ensuring timely submission of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring timely completion of work, maintaining profitability.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, including attending client meetings.
• Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
• Organise the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments as necessary taking into consideration resourcing requirements
• Review work undertaken by junior staff, monitoring, assisting and reporting on team performance.
• Prepare schedules for complex VAT, Tax returns and tax advisory.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• General Practice experience
• Ability to travel to client premises and between offices
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work using own initiative when required.
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment to ensure you excel in your role and enjoy being part of our team:

• Salary: Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience
• Holiday and Leave: Holiday allowance of 28 days increasing by 2 days after 2 years up to 33 days after 4+ years (including bank holidays)
• Pension & Financial: Company pension scheme with employer contributions to help you plan for the future. We also offer death in service cover for your peace of mind
• Professional Development: Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development. We invest in our people and will support your career growth, including potential progression to senior management roles
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible start and finish times to suit your circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme: Legal financial support and 24 hour health line
• Reward Gateway: Access to discounts from many retailers, gyms and services
• Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing. You’ll join a firm where your ideas are heard and your contributions are valued

We look forward to hearing from you. Join us and play a key role in supporting local businesses.

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About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

Founded in 1907 • Co-workers 500 • Turnover 40M

Location: Burnley • Employment type: Full-time